2004 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 358 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Focus (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza. 2004 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Focus | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |